Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
4.43
0-1Jacek Smolarek takes it forward alone. Jacek Smolarek knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.37
0-1Nick Walker surges forward with the ball. Nick Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand plays a quick one-two with Jacek Smolarek and rushes in on goal... Max Brand tries a spectacular strike but somehow Arthur Vassell manages to keep it out.
14.27
0-1Scott Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Vera who takes it down. Guillermo Vera threads the ball through to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hitchcock but he's offside!
16.52
0-1Scott Roberts catches Stanley Cope on the ankles. Scott Roberts is warned by the referee! Stanley Cope runs off the knock.
18.22
0-1Jose Ramirez barges into Scott Hitchcock. Jose Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Scott Hitchcock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.07
0-1Kevin Cleland hits a low pass to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Vila. Albert Vila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.47
Kevin Cleland takes a long throw-in. John Ripley passes the ball forward to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope knocks the ball forward to Albert Vila. Albert Vila plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Cope and advances towards the goal... Albert Vila makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mauricio Ibáñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
27.03
John Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Vila. Albert Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cope but the linesman indicates offside!
28.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Ramirez picks a pass forward to Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Moreno controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Brady through on goal. Scott Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Mauricio Ibáñez.
30.49
0-1Scott Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Jose Ramirez.
31.13
0-1It's a corner kick. Jacek Smolarek loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ed Dijkstra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.44
0-1Jason Bolton hacks John Mcleod from behind! The referee calls over Jason Bolton and shows him a yellow card! John Mcleod runs off the knock.
39.01
0-1Guillermo Vera takes it forward alone. Guillermo Vera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ramirez.
40.12
Nick Walker hits a low pass to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek makes a simple pass to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. With a superhuman jump, Robert Jackson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Nicolas Alvarez threads a neat ball through to John Mcleod. John Mcleod runs straight at the defence! John Mcleod takes a shot at goal but Mauricio Ibáñez is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.43
Ed Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.41
John Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Albert Vila collects the pass. Albert Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Bolton.
57.20
Stanley Cope makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
60.35
0-2West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Jermaine Lofthouse, Hauke Engels replacing Daniel Moreno and Fredrik Ball replacing Scott Brady .
61.36
Hauke Engels darts forward. Hauke Engels knocks the ball forward, putting Fredrik Ball through on goal. Fredrik Ball muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Mauricio Ibáñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
65.02
Nicolas Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball whips in a cross ball towards John Mcleod. John Mcleod connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
66.58
Jacek Smolarek makes a high pass forward. Max Brand shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Max Brand makes a great pass forward. Robert Jackson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.25
Fredrik Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
73.53
Tomˆs Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Alvarez makes a probing pass to John Mcleod. John Mcleod shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.37
Hauke Engels comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Vera. The referee brings Hauke Engels to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Vera stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.47
Scott Roberts arcs the ball upfield. Max Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Ripley.
84.56
John Ripley makes a simple pass to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Vila. Albert Vila shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Ibáñez smothers it!
90.00
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Robert Jackson 4, 40 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Jackson of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arthur Vassell (GK)
6
2. John Ripley (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
6
6. Stanley Cope (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
6
8. Daniel Moreno (MID)
6
9. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
10. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
11. John Mcleod (ATT)
7
12. Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6
13. Hauke Engels (MID)
6
14. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
1. Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
9
2. Jason Bolton (DEF)
5
3. Nick Walker (DEF)
7
4. Hassan El Brazi (DEF)
6
5. Scott Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Vera (MID)
6
7. Ed Dijkstra (MID)
6
8. Jacek Smolarek (MID)
8
9. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
7
10. Max Brand (ATT)
7
11. Robert Jackson (ATT)
9
12. Jaime Pinto (MID)
0
13. Takis Tomaras (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Watson (MID)
0